Starter Handle; Height Of Cut; Operating Instructions; Before Starting - Makita PLM4620N Original Instruction Manual

Model
Vibration
(According to EN ISO 5395-1 Annex G & EN ISO
5395-2)
5. ASSEMBLY
5-1 ASSEMBLING THE FOLDING
HANDLE
A) Fix the lower handlebars into the unit body with two
sets of bolt, washer and locking knob as shown.
(Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6)
B) Release the upper handlebars for folding. Connect the
upper handle and the lower handle with the two sets of
bolt, washer and locking knob. (Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9)
C) Position all cables over the handle shafts. Clamp them
around the middle of lower handles by the cable
clamps so that the cables are fixed on the outside of
the machine. Otherwise the cables may be pinched by
opening/closing the rear cover or forced by folding the
upper handle. (Fig. 10)
5-2 ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
1. To fit: Lift the rear cover and hang the grass catcher on
the shaft of rear of mower. (Fig. 11, Fig. 12)
2. To remove: Grasp and lift the rear cover, remove grass
catcher.

5-3 STARTER HANDLE

Move the starter handle from the engine to the rope guide.
(Fig. 13, Fig. 14)

5-4 HEIGHT OF CUT

Apply outward pressure to disengage lever from rack.
Move lever forward or back to adjust height. (Fig. 15 and
see clause 8-8)
6. ADJUSTMENT FOR AN
APPROPRIATE HEIGHT
1) Back out the locking knob which fixed the lower
handle. (Fig. 16)
2) Refer to Fig. 17, move the lower handle up and down,
adjust it to the proper height.
There is 3 adjusting height to be chosen on this type
lawn mower; at 1 height, lower handle to the ground is
highest., 3 height is the lowest.
3) Adjusting to the proper height, then fix the lower
handle by the locking knobs.
WARNING: The left side and right side of lower
handle must adjust to the same height.
7. 2 IN 1
These lawn mowers can be retrofitted from its normal
function, based on the application purpose:
From lawn mower with rear discharge and mulching
mower.
What is mulching?
PLM4120N
5.27 m/s²
K=1.5 m/s²
When mulching, the grass is cut in one working step, then
finely chopped and returned to the grass strip as natural
fertilizer.
Hints for mulch-mowing:
- Regular cut-back by max. 2 cm from 6 cm to 4 cm
grass height.
- Use a sharp cutting knife.
- Do not mow wet grass.
- Set max. Motor speed.
- Only move at working pace.
- Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side
and mowing blade.
ONE: Retrofitting for mulching mower
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catcher.
2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the
mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck. (Fig. 18, Fig. 19)
3. Lower the rear cover again.
TWO: Mowing with the grass catcher
1. For mowing with the grass catcher, remove the
mulching wedge and mount the grass catcher.
2. Removing the mulching wedge.
- Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge.
WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and
standstill cutter.

8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8-1 BEFORE STARTING

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read
instructions carefully.
WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do
not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or
drain oil, remove fuel from tank.
PLM4620N
5.738 m/s²
K=1.5 m/s²
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